Mercado del Sol Returns to Bazaar del Mundo, July 6-7

Local Artists Bring Summer Fashions, Accessories and Jewelry to Old Town Icon

Celebrate summer with two days of shopping, sun and fun at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo’s second annual “Mercado del Sol” on July 6-7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

More than a dozen artists and vendors will gather at Bazaar del Mundo, located at 4133 Taylor Street, to share their summer-inspired collections of handcrafted jewelry, clothing, fashion accessories, gifts and more at this free weekend event.

New this year will be representatives from Johnny Was, a globally recognized brand known for its bohemian designs that cross cultures and defy trends. Visitors can participate in a raffle for a limited edition Johnny Was item, or place a custom order and receive a free scarf as a gift with purchase.

Additional visiting artists include:

Kim Yubeta with the latest in her collection of “treasure” necklaces

Dan Dee Silk, local silk artists’ scarves, ruanas and jackets

Cynthia Rodriguez’ collection of bright, trendy jewelry and other accessories from Thailand

Sheri Liebert, a local artist who has been creating bold, elegant and timeless handmade jewelry for over two decades

Karen Nan, specializing in kiln-fired art glass and jewelry

Ayala Bar, an Israeli designer with an assortment of earrings and necklaces made from different metals, beads and fabrics from all over the world